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Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on the Outcome of the Boad Vote to Create a Framework for Identifying and Eradicating Deputy Gangs within the Sheriff Department

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on the Outcome of the Boad Vote to Create a Framework for Identifying and Eradicating Deputy Gangs within the Sheriff Department https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/15/2026 09/15/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to bifurcate Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s motion addressing deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).

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  • 09/15/2026

Unincorporated Communities Newsletter: El Niño Preparedness

Unincorporated Communities Newsletter: El Niño Preparedness https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Brendan DeLaCruz Brendan DeLaCruz https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/53cd33e498f37f260eaf4affaaca42e07cc2c0249d10954e942dc86c777bdc34?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/12/2026 09/25/2026

We’re helping to keep you informed and prepared this upcoming storm season. There have been many questions about El Niño and what it could mean for our communities.

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  • 09/12/2026

Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Saturday, September 5

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This Labor Day weekend, we want to make sure beachgoers and our coastal communities are aware of the High Surf Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Los Angeles that is in effect through Labor Day.

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  • 09/05/2026

Supervisors Mitchell and Solis Advance Protections to Prevent Small Businesses from Displacement in Unincorporated LA County

Supervisors Mitchell and Solis Advance Protections to Prevent Small Businesses from Displacement in Unincorporated LA County https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/01/2026 09/01/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved, in a 4-0 vote, a motion by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Supervisor and Board Chair Hilda L. Solis to initiate the process for the County’s first Commercial Rental Property License for landlords in unincorporated Los Angeles County.

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  • 09/01/2026

2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, August 29

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Three years ago, we asked residents in Ladera Heights and Florence-Firestone to decide how they would like to invest $1.7 million in their communities.

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  • 08/29/2026

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Releases Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Attempts at Voter Suppression

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — This week, a federal judge temporarily allowed the Trump administration’s restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect.

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  • 08/27/2026

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Los Angeles County Supervisor, proudly serving the 2nd District.

This morning, residents across our South Bay commu This morning, residents across our South Bay communities felt an earthquake centered offshore near Hermosa Beach. At this time, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. We are continuing to monitor the situation and coordinate with local emergency officials.

Earthquakes are a reminder that preparedness matters.

I’ll be discussing this and sharing resources during our monthly virtual Sippin’ My Tea, today at 6:00 p.m.

Please take a few minutes to check your emergency supplies and review your family emergency plan.

For additional emergency preparedness resources, visit Ready.LACounty.gov.
Join us Wednesday September 30 at 4:30pm for the g Join us Wednesday September 30 at 4:30pm for the grand opening of the Our Spot Teen Center at Lennox Park. 

This free event and community space is for youth ages 12 to 18 to have a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment filled with resources and fun activities. 

Lennox Park: 10828 S. Condon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90304
Team Mitchell hit the halls! We visited local high Team Mitchell hit the halls! We visited local high schools in Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont to spread the word about our 2nd District Community Budget Advisory Committee!
 
Huge shoutout to Animo Compton, Animo Watts, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy, and Washington Prep for welcoming us!
 
If you’re 16+ and live in these communities, you can get paid to help shape the community budget for your neighborhood and bring ideas to life. 💡
 
Apply by tonight, Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.:
https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/communitybudget/ (link in bio)
We rolled up our sleeves and got our hands in the We rolled up our sleeves and got our hands in the soil for our 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange as we explored the intersection of healthy food access and racial justice.
 
A big thank you to our host MudTown Farms with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, and to all the organizations that participated by sharing resources and a commitment to expanding food access:
 
@laco_dpss 
@foodaccessla
@lacropswap 
@sjli_ca 
 
Everyone who joined us left with a box of fresh produce and seeds to begin growing their own food at home. Please be sure to follow the orgs listed above for helpful info and food resources.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this evening of learning, connection, and community so meaningful!
The last day to apply to be a paid Advisory Commit The last day to apply to be a paid Advisory Committee Member for our Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont Community Budget is this Friday, September 25 at 11:59 pm!

Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont residents are encouraged to join the Advisory Committee to help make decisions on ways we should make investments that visibly improve and/or provide direct services to your neighborhood. 

Apply at mitchell.lacounty.gov/CommunityBudget/ by Friday, September 25
Today we celebrated Dr. Elizabeth Hicks, co-founde Today we celebrated Dr. Elizabeth Hicks, co-founder and now retired principal of the Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA), an all-girls STEM school.

Dr. Hicks has served in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for 45 years and partnered with GALA co-founder, the Dr. Michelle King, the first African American woman to serve as superintendent of LAUSD. 

Under Dr. Hicks' leadership, GALA has achieved a 100% graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate since its first graduating class in 2020. 

I am proud to have worked with her and support GALA throughout the years. It is an honor to now recognize her 45 years of remarkable service to our students, schools, parents, and communities.
This morning United States Army Veteran and longti This morning United States Army Veteran and longtime Second District resident of Inglewood Benjamin Anderson Jr. led the pledge of allegiance for our Board of Supervisors meeting.

During his service, Mr. Anderson earned several honors including the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Marksman. And he continues to serve our communities by supporting veterans and their families as an active member of the Veteran Peer Access Network. 

Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for your service and commitment to supporting our communities.
Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur this evening Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur this evening a meaningful fast filled with reflection and renewal. G’mar Chatima Tova.
Our office was proud to support and participate in Our office was proud to support and participate in the South Bay Transit Summit, where we joined local residents, Metro, @movelatransit, @southbayforward, local cities, transit agencies and community orgs to discuss the future of mobility across the South Bay and LA County. Hear more about it from our Transportation Deputy, Carolyn Angius.
It was an honor to join the Goodwill Cooperation S It was an honor to join the Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) International Los Angeles on sending its 20th delegation to South Korea!
 
Established on the heels of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, GCS has brought together more than 300 leaders from diverse communities to South Kora to build cross-cultural understanding and unity.
 
These delegations are more than a visit abroad, they’re an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and exchange perspectives on diverse lived experiences.
 
I’m proud that members of my team have participated and are a part of this current cohort.   
 
Congratulations to all the delegates!
This week, I joined the California State Associati This week, I joined the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to discuss the critical role California’s 58 counties play in delivering essential services to our communities.
 
We welcomed state leaders, including Secretary Xavier Becerra back to LA County for a conversation on issues that directly impact our residents, including devastating impact of H.R. 1 emergency response, and addressing homelessness.
 
Thank you to CSAC and my fellow Supervisors for helping create space for meaningful dialogue.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated annual Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that help shape the vibrant fabric of Los Angeles County.

We invite you to help us shine a light on an unsung hero in your neighborhood who deserves to be recognized as one of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Honorees. To learn more and submit your nomination visit: https://bit.ly/SD2-HHM-2026 (link in bio)

Nominations close on Wednesday, September 30.

Looking for ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Explore Hispanic Heritage Month resources and upcoming events at your local library: https://lacountylibrary.org/hispanic-heritage-month/ (link in bio)

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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
 
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra cada año del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, es una oportunidad para rendir homenaje a nuestras diversas culturas, historias, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas que ayudan a dar forma al vibrante tejido social del condado de Los Ángeles.
 
Te invitamos a que nos ayudes a dar a conocer a un héroe no reconocido de tu comunidad que merezca ser reconocido como uno de nuestros homenajeados del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de 2026. Para obtener más información y enviar tu candidatura, visita: https://bit.ly/SD2-HHM-2026 (enlace en el bio)
 
El plazo para presentar candidatos finaliza el miércoles 30 de septiembre.
 
¿Buscas formas de celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana? Descubre los recursos y los próximos eventos del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en tu biblioteca local: https://lacountylibrary.org/hispanic-heritage-month/ (enlace en el bio)
I want to thank everyone who joined us for public I want to thank everyone who joined us for public comment on the motion I put forward yesterday, which sought information the County needs to begin creating a comprehensive framework for identifying and eradicating deputy gangs within the Sheriff’s Department.

After decades of reports, investigations, lawsuits and testimony from community members and deputies, I could not, in good conscience, join my colleagues in voting for one part of the motion while continuing the remaining parts for a vote on Tue Nov 10 - particularly when the entire motion had merit. 

We are not done with this important discussion.

In the meantime, you can hear some of the points raised during Tuesday’s Board meeting on this item in the video above (click link in bio for full board discussion).
We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Little Ethiopia Cultural Market Festival!
 
Together, we uplifted the richness of the Ethiopian and East African community in the 2nd District through music, dance, and art.
 
Thank you to the organizers, community leaders, and residents whose dedication has kept this tradition and Little Ethiopia thriving.
Yesterday, through our 2nd District Arts & Culture Yesterday, through our 2nd District Arts & Culture Initiative, we took 50 residents from our district to experience a first look at the Lucas Museum for Narrative Art (@lucasmuseum), before it’s public opening on Tuesday September 22nd!

Thank you to the entire Lucas Museum team and all involved in making this inspiring new addition to our Expo Park community possible. 

Also, all residents in the 90037 zip-code can access a FREE one-year membership! Find the link in-bio to learn more.
Are you a resident of our unincorporated Willowbro Are you a resident of our unincorporated Willowbrook or Athens-Westmont communities? Join the Advisory Committee for your neighborhood to help make decisions on how we should invest in your community.
 
Learn more about this opportunity at our Wednesday September 16th Info Session. You’ll hear about the background and process for our 2nd District Community Budget that is coming to Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont.
 
Also, did you know this is a paid opportunity? Advisory Committee members receive a stipend for their input and time!
 
Apply now at mitchell.lacounty.gov/CommunityBudget (link in bio). The deadline is Friday, September 18 11:59 pm.
This week, our office joined the County’s Departme This week, our office joined the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity (@econoppla) to distribute health code–compliant sidewalk vending carts to vendors in our unincorporated communities. 

This program is a result of a motion Supervisor Mitchell put forward to create a permitting process for sidewalk vendors – helping to safeguard public health and help vendors be in compliance. 

This program is open to vendors operating in unincorporated LA County and the City of LA. To learn more, please visit: opportunity.lacounty.gov/sidewalkvendingcarts/
Shana Tova! Wishing everyone celebrating a peacefu Shana Tova! Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and sweet Rosh Hashanah, may your new year bring happiness and good health.
25 years ago, the 9/11 attacks forever changed our 25 years ago, the 9/11 attacks forever changed our nation. On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, we reflect and honor the victims, survivors, the heroic first responders, and all who have since lost their lives as a result of this tragic event. May their sacrifices never be forgotten.
LA County’s expansive and diverse network of faith LA County’s expansive and diverse network of faith-based organizations are important partners in helping us reach residents where they are and connecting them to the services and support they need.

This morning, we met with faith leaders from the nonprofit United Faith Coalition to share information about County resources and initiatives and discuss how we can continue working together to serve our communities.
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